Justice - A Beginner''s Guide

Informationen zum Autor Raymond Wacks is Emeritus Professor of Law and Legal Theory at the University of Hong Kong. He is a prolific and influential writer on legal theory and human rights, and has authored more than a dozen books. He was raised in apartheid South Africa before studying at the University of Oxford. He now lives in Berkshire. Klappentext In this highly topical introduction, Professor Raymond Wacks explains and evaluates the leading theories of justice that have shaped our societies and their legislative and judicial systems, and explores the extent to which fundamental notions like fairness, equality and freedom are reflected in contemporary society. By analysing some of the world¿s most pressing challenges, including terrorism, corruption and migration, Justice: A Beginner¿s Guide shows how these ideas are applied in practice ¿ and how far we still have to go to achieve social justice. Zusammenfassung An engaging and highly topical look at justice, from the traditional theories to everyday realities.

Product details

• Authors: Raymond Wacks, Wacks Raymond
• Publisher: Oneworld
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.02.2017
• EAN: 9781786070456
• ISBN: 978-1-78607-045-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Beginner's Guides
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, LAW / Practical Guides, LAW / Jurisprudence, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Jurisprudence & general issues, Law, citizenship & rights for the lay person, Jurisprudence and general issues, Law, citizenship and rights for the lay person, Justice theory; Equality; Feminism; Law; Welfare; Justice